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Advice for Creatives
Advice for Creatives from Kelly Thompson, a New Zealand-born illustrator and photographer now based in Melbourne...
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Highlights Semi-Permanent 13
Usually when I talk about 'Highlights' and 'Semi-Permanent' I would be talking about hair. However, this time, I'm referring to the design conference Semi-Permanent which hits Auckland each year...
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And Then It Moved
'And Then it Moved' is the latest show from the New Zealand School of Dance's choreographic season, and you can expect to be moved from intrigue to inspiration in this showcase of contemporary dance.
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Semi-Permanent 2013
Thread can't wait for Semi-Permanent in Auckland this Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June. We go every year and LOVE the international festival for creatives which is back for its 9th year in Auckland, with an amazing line-up...
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With Bold Needle and Thread
With Bold Needle and Thread by Rosemary McLeod is more than just another crafty book; it is more of a social history commentary of the place of women in the home and expectations of women...
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Handmade Lifestyle
The Art of Handmade Living: Crafting a beautiful home by Willow Crossley is nice just to have and to hold, without even attempting any of the crafty goodness within...
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Made to move you
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s brand new production of Made to Move - Three world premieres in one night, enthralled audience members at the opening night in Wellington...
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Off The Wall WoW factor
Surrounded by models in wearable arts awards designs, it was a surreal party at Auckland Museum as the 'Off The Wall' exhibition opened its doors to Aucklanders...
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Kate Venables of RNZ Ballet
Thread loves the Royal NZ Ballet costumes, so we talk to Kate Venables, an ex-dancer who works for Weta and makes her own jewellery as well as creating those stunning ballet costumes...
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Books for making things
In this latest book report - just prior to Christmas 2012 - I look at books for making things, whether it's sewing, crafting, or children's activities books...
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Jade Townsend at 30 Upstairs
Every now and then an artist inspires another artist. This happened to me when I visited Jade Townsend's preview of her "Let Me Remind You What to Fear" exhibition at '30 Upstairs' in Wellington...
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World of mine crafts
Thread popped down to Aotea Centre for the Christmas market from the popular Auckland Art + Craft Fair on 8th December and shot our highlights from the world of local artisans, illustrators and all-round craftiness...
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